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The Bronx Hopes To Be NYC’s Next Beer Hot Spot As Beer Week Kicks Off

When Rheingold shut down its brewery in the 1960s, the Bronx became a beer wasteland. That was until a few years ago.

2013/02/22

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Tony’s Pier Restaurant On City Island Plans To Rebuild After Fire During Sandy

The popular Tony’s Pier Restaurant on City Island in the Bronx was in ruins Tuesday, following a fire that struck in the midst of Superstorm Sandy.

CBS New York–2012/10/31

Water pours into the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery tunnel due to Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Cuomo, Bloomberg Assess Sandy’s Impact On NYC; Battery Tunnel Flooded By Cascading Water

Numerous bridges have been shut and power has been cut to parts of lower Manhattan.

2012/10/29

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New York’s 6 Best Culture Spots (On A Budget)

Sample New York’s diverse arts and culture without breaking the budget.

2012/04/09

Rat Island and Alex Schibli (inset) (credit: CBS 2)

Alex Schibli Buys ‘Rat Island’ For $160,000

The small island, which is almost completely submerged at high tide, is mostly rocky, and is littered with thousands of mussel shells among the rocks and some small patches of grass.

2011/10/03

Rat Island (in the foreground) is seen from City Island - Bronx, NY - Sep 27, 2011 (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

You Can Own Your Own Private Island, Right Here In New York City

It lacks many basic amenities and has an off-putting name, but Rat Island can be your very own when it goes up for auction next week.

2011/09/27

Supporters gather at a 'Save the Fire Companies' rally near City Hall to protest New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to close 20 fire companies Friday, June 3, 2011, in New York.  (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Firefighters March Over Brooklyn Bridge To Protest Closure Of 20 NYC Firehouses

New York City firefighters hit the streets Friday, marching over the Brooklyn Bridge in protest.

2011/06/03

Patricia Madsen (credit: CBS 2)

City Island Woman Continues To Get Donations To Send To Disaster-Ridden Alabama

The scene of devastation throughout the south — especially Alabama — broke the heart of Patricia Madsen, who decided to do something about it.

2011/05/10

The loss of life and property across the south touched the heart of City Island resident Patricia Madsen, so she decided to do something to help. (Credit: CBS 2)

City Island Woman Rallies Community To Help Tornado-Ravaged Alabama

The loss of life and property across the tornado-ravaged south touched the heart of one City Island woman, so she decided to do something to help.

2011/05/04

Police say 40-year-old Peter Wolfman was intoxicated when he drove his car onto the sidewalk. (credit: CBS 2)

Driver Charged In Crash That Left NYC Teen Critical

Witnesses said the driver, 40-year-old Peter Wolfman, was speeding moments before he tried to make a u-turn.

2010/11/15

Police say 40-year-old Peter Wolfman was intoxicated when he drove his car onto the sidewalk. (credit: CBS 2)

Bronx Teen Critical After Being Hit By Drunk Driver

Police said a drunk driver veered off City Island Avenue late Saturday night, hitting 17-year-old Emily Sexton.

2010/11/14

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